Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration

How can we help sustainability as a topic get more attention in spaces where people already consume a lot of content online, such as on YouTube? How can we lessen the amount of in-fighting going on within environmental activism so we can join forces to inspire whatever action and change we can together? Sharing her wisdom here is Immy Lucas, a YouTube content creator and Founder of the Low Impact Movement. You'll hear about what made her most watched videos go viral, how to be more inclusive of all types of people in our communication, why it's so important for eco-advocates to come together, and more. Let's dive in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.* HIGHLIGHTS [7:18] Immy shares one of the most difficult parts in her transition towards a zero waste lifestyle.[10:56] Immy: "Just make the best decision you can without worrying about it too much." [14:10] What's at stake when we communicate in ways that may exclude a certain group of people.[14:46] Kaméa: "If you had to start all over again, what would you do differently, if anything?"[15:28] Immy: "Sharing your weaknesses and mistakes can be incredibly rewarding and it can be helpful for other people." [25:13] Immy: "What's important here is that you're trying. Even if it's a tiny step... for us, that's good enough and we want to support that." [28:34] Kaméa: "How do you see waste reduction being related to fighting climate change? [31:08] Immy: "We need to let go of judgment and any negative in-fighting that there might be within the movement. I think it's so important that we come together."  Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/116, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.*

Why have we parted ways with some traditional but perfectly functional and natural ways of storing food in favor of plastic packaging? Given that companies aren't necessarily held liable for their negative externalities (e.g., waste, pollution, etc.), how can we get them to be voluntarily responsible for their impacts? Sharing her wisdom here is Sarah Kaeck, Founder of Bee's Wrap. You'll hear about how plastic has made its way into all corners of our modern day lives, why sustainable beekeeping is so important, how to sustainably scale a business that makes a positive impact, and more. Let's dive in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.* HIGHLIGHTS[6:35] Kaméa: "Why do you think such a healthy, functional, and practical way of storing food has been lost?"[9:09] Kaméa: "How can we get companies that make things to think about the long-term impacts since they're not held liable for that?"[10:43] Sarah shares how she and her team got the idea of Bee's Wrap across to so many people.[16:31] Kaméa: "Do you think it's possible for a really large company to operate sustainably while supporting a sustainable future at the same time?"[18:05] Sarah shares the role of beekeeping for sustainability.[19:36] How can we, as consumers, ensure that the beeswax or honey in what we buy come from sustainably managed hives? Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/115, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in! *Become an official Green Dreamer Patreon Supporter*

How can awareness of sustainability—even if just among a minority group of people—eventually reach a tipping point when it can then create a ripple effect and break into the mainstream? What does it take to create stories and documentaries that leave people feeling deeply inspired, empowered, and moved to action? Sharing his wisdom here is Jordan Osmond, documentary filmmaker and Co-Founder of Happen Films. You'll hear about why fear may not an effective motivator for sustainable behavioral change, how we can learn from localized and indigenous knowledge, how to inspire and activate people through film, and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS  [6:46] The difference between using cold facts versus using stories when sharing information and motivating others to take action.[18:37] Jordan: "There's still time to heal the damage that has been done."[19:45] Why leading by example may be more effective than trying to force change upon others.[22:46] What first got Jordan interested in regenerative agriculture. [27:06] Jordan: "There is so much knowledge from indigenous cultures... that is sadly being lost but is also being relearned. And that's all permaculture is really. It's nothing new." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/114, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

In the middle of this global awareness to use less single-use plastic bottled water, why is the bottled water market still on the rise? Why is aluminum superior to plastic as a material used for single-use packaging? Sharing her wisdom here is Nicole Doucet, the CEO and Co-founder of Open Water. You'll hear about all the reasons why aluminum is a more environmentally friendly packaging material when compared to plastic, the pervasive problem with microplastics, why recycling plastic isn't a sustainable solution, and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS [4:57] Nicole's thoughts on why it seems we have just recently gained more awareness as a society on single-use plastic even though it's been a problem for a long time.[9:01] Why aluminum is a more environmentally material than plastic for packaging.[9:44] Kaméa: "Why are there incentives to support the recycling of aluminum in particular and not other materials?"[16:22] What was the challenge you wanted to overcome with your rebranding from Green Sheep Water to Open Water?[21:01] The problem with the pervasiveness of microplastics.[23:13] Kaméa: "How can we most effectively tackle plastic pollution as soon as possible?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/113, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Given that many young people today are already so passionate about helping to solve our global issues, how can we better engage them and empower them to contribute their unique perspectives and talents? How does engineering tie into this picture of sustainability, and how can engineers best apply their backgrounds and skillset to help further advance our progress towards a healthier future? Sharing her wisdom here is Brittany Bennett, Executive Director of Engineers for a Sustainable World. You'll hear about the role of engineers in tackling environmental issues, the importance of having young people in leadership positions, the need for policy change and collective action, and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[4:28] How engineers are uniquely positioned to solve environmental problems.[13:40] Brittany: "One of the greatest things we can do is to combine our power together to create collective action."[16:51] What Brittany does to stay encouraged when others don't believe in her.[17:00] Kaméa: "What is the importance of having ideas in leadership from young people and minorities in today's world?"[19:04] Brittany: "I wish we were more open about our failures as a society." [20:52] How we can continue to encourage and motivate young people toward action. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/112, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What are some environmental impacts from the beauty and skincare industry that we should be mindful of? In the midst of our fast-paced, often stressful lives, what can we keep in mind that can help us to immediately shift our outlooks to one of gratitude? Sharing his wisdom here is Andy Hnilo, Founder and CEO of Alitura Naturals. You'll hear about the serious injury that led to him starting Alitura Naturals, some of the most concerning problems with the skincare and beauty industry right now, how to keep a perspective of appreciation in life, and more. Let's dive in!  HIGHLIGHTS[3:18] The serious accident that eventually led to Andy's founding of Alitura.[7:52] Why the ingredients we put onto our skin matter.[12:23] Andy discusses the research and development process he used to develop his innovative, natural skincare.[17:02] Why Andy decided to source unique, wild-harvested ingredients and how this set his products apart from other popular natural skincare brands.[25:17] Some of the biggest environmental and health issues that exist within the beauty industry.[28:02] The availability of unisex and men's eco-skincare and beauty products.[29:47] How word-of-mouth marketing is the most powerful tool Alitura has used to gain exposure. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/111, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Why can we feel confident and hopeful about our ability to address climate change in this time of need? Even though this topic can often feel complex, overwhelming, and sometimes controversial, what are the three basic things we need to know about the science of climate change that are just undeniable and simple realities? Sharing his wisdom here is Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, an astronomer, teacher, and author. You'll hear about the relationship between astronomy and our climate; how the solutions to tackling climate change have multi-faceted benefits for our society; how to speak intelligently and with clarity about climate change science; and more. HIGHLIGHTS[3:03] The relationship between astronomy and climate change.[6:06] The difference between saving the earth and saving civilization.[7:19] Jeffrey explains the simple science behind global warming in three steps.[9:12] Jeffrey: "There's plenty of hope still out there; we just have to do what we know needs to be done."[10:44] How a carbon tax could greatly impact our transition away from fossil fuels, and how this could actually strengthen our overall economy.[18:56] How we can speak more effectively to the general public about climate change.[22:27] Why climate change is not a partisan concern and how leaders with conservative views were actually first to highlight the issue.  Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/110, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

How will a deeper understanding of our microbiome health encourage us to take better care of ourselves and our planet? How has human activity been impacting our earth's world of microbes, and what's at stake if our microbial diversity and richness continue to decrease? Sharing her wisdom here is Ara Katz, the Co-Founder of Seed, which is pioneering the application of microbiome science for both human and planetary health. You'll hear about what exactly our microbiome is and does for us; how our personal ecosystems relate to our earth's microbes; how microbiome science will shift our entire approaches to self-care and earth stewardship; and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[7:21] Ara shares how her experience breastfeeding led her to connect the dots between personal and environmental health.[18:01] Ara explains what our microbiome is and what it does for us.[25:51] Kaméa: "How does our individual microbiome relate to our planet's health?"[26:04] Ara: "We're not in this environment or on this environment—we are of this environment."[26:47] How using antibiotics in animal agriculture impacts our soil health, which in turn creates a harmful cascading effect on the health of our earth and ultimately, ourselves.[27:38] Ara: "Everything is ultimately connected... Microbes are the invisible internet of everything."[32:58] What the impact of urbanization may be on our collective health, given that it leads to decreasing exposures to our microbes-rich living environments.   Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/109, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What can we learn from the modeling and fashion industries to help us accelerate our progress towards a healthier future? How does the role of privilege tie into conversations around sustainable living, and how can we be more mindful of this so that we're not just improving our own lives independently, but also helping to improve the system to make it easier and more accessible for everyone to live better as well? Sharing her wisdom here is Renee Elizabeth Peters, a model-activist, the content creator at Model4GreenLiving, a social media expert, and an environmental advocate. You'll hear about the role of modeling in social impact; how to combat burnout as an activist; how we can use our privilege to make a more positive impact; and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[11:03] Renee's greatest personal struggle working within the modeling industry while championing mind, body, and earth positivity.[14:43] How the media's mainstream narratives impact our mental health and beliefs about what we 'need' to be happy.[17:43] Taking a holistic, positive approach to sustainability and social impact to prevent burnout.[19:01] Renee's three pieces of advice for someone feeling overwhelmed and burnt out by all of the global issues we face today.[22:45] The role of privilege in sustainable living and how influencers can more effectively use their privilege to make a more widespread positive impact.[28:51] Kaméa: "What can we as individuals do to help conversations around sustainability feel more inclusive so that more people may hop on board?"[30:14] One easy thing everyone can do to support systemic change. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/108, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

When money is often associated with corruption and greed, how can we shift our money mindset to be more confident and unafraid to work with it (given that this is how our world operates), so that we can better use it as a means to help improve our world? What can we do to begin meaningfully addressing the issues of disease, poverty, and climate change altogether? Sharing his wisdom here is Devin Thorpe, author, speaker, and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center. You'll hear about why having the right money mindset is important for making a positive impact; why corporations aren't going away and what we can do to better hold them accountable for their work; the interconnected relationship between poverty, disease, and climate change; and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[7:20] Devin: "I think all of us in the sustainability world on some level resent the influence of money. But the fact is–money is what makes the world go round."[11:47] Why corporations are a necessity in our world today and what we can do to require more responsibility from them.[12:39] The fundamentally flawed idea that a corporation's sole reason for being should be to create shareholder value.[20:58] How the issues of poverty, disease, and climate change relate to one another.[24:22] The role of politics in climate change and poverty and how these are nonpartisan issues.[27:04] Devin: "I really think we need to take personal responsibility and never ever, ever forget the astounding need for us to be politically active—we must do both." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/107, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!